The Difference,or Spread,between Short-Term and Long-Term Bond Yields Is

Multiple Choice

The difference,or spread,between short-term and long-term bond yields is

A) a strong empirical predictor of future short-term yields
B) a weak predictor of future yields and a better signal of inflation
C) inversely related to the difference in time to maturity
D) used by forecasters to predict future long-term yields
E) regulated by the government in most economies